Bike baskets are practical and add that vintage style to your ride. My bike didn't come with a basket, so I bought one at my local bike shop. I decided to brightened the plain wicker with a coat of white spray paint and a DIY basket liner.
Cut straight across below the arm pit of a tank top, turn inside out, machine stitch across where you cut to close the end. Then stitch in some elastic around the inside of the opening (which is the bottom of the tank top).
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Such a great idea! My girls would love this b/c it would make a more cozy place for their dolls or stuffed animals. :)
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Great idea! Give it a try:)
DeleteThat is totally the cutest bicycle basket ever!! Too bad I don't have any cute tank tops up for the task. Oh...and I don't have a basket either....that kind. Yeah...I have a gazillion baskets!!!! haha!!
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Lol, i think any cotton shirt will work:) So glad you stopped in!
DeleteWhat a great idea! So cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Happy 4th to ya:)
DeleteNow aren't you so clever with this adorable idea??!! I LOVE your cute bike basket with all the different liners. Your bike is pretty cool, too. I'm your newest follower *_*.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kitty!
DeleteHow cute! Loved how you used those tank tops as basket liners, they look adorable! Wonderful tutorial as well, thanks for sharing with us and for your visit:) Happy week!~Poppy
ReplyDeleteAwe, thank you! Happy 4th!
DeleteToo cute! I have this basket on my bike, which btw, I rode for the 1st time this year on Saturday! Thanks for trying by My Little Bitty Damn Houze! I'm following you now!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th!
Sweet! Lovin the biking at dusk:)
DeleteVery cute and thrifty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carlene!
DeleteThese are so cute! What a great idea to use fabric! I have been in your shoes with a flop, on a first attempt, of a project! You really made these into the cutest bike accessory! Thanks for stopping by my blog, so I could find yours! Happy Fourth of July!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betsy! Always have a plan B:)
DeleteAren't you just the clever one? I love your blog, you are one busy gal. Thanks for visiting me. Enjoy, Kathy
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy!
DeleteSuper cute! What a great re-cycle (pun intended lol!) :-)
ReplyDeleteAh, lol!!!!! I missed that pun!!! Thanks for stopping by:)
DeleteNice job!
ReplyDeleteI also like the idea of making them bloomers :)
Thanks. Yes, Baby bloomers:)
DeleteI love recycle projects yours turned out great.
ReplyDeleteDenise
Thanks Denise!
DeleteNice idea ! Beautiful results !
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Anna
Thanks Anna! Happy trails:)
DeleteAdorable and so resourceful!! Thank you for sharing at Give Me The Goods!
ReplyDeleteDimples & Pig Tales
Great party! Happy 4th:)
DeleteLove the baskets and what a brainstorm using your give away stash!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sometimes you just need a girly accessory:)
DeleteThanks for your sweet comment on my blog! I love your project, especially the stars one. That's just perfect for the fourth! I hope that you'll stop by again soon :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm typically a stripes lover, but I think stars are my favorite too:)
DeleteYour basket liners are so cute! Just adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Just saw a similar type wicker basket for sale at Target that has a handle and slides on and of your bike. Very cool!
DeleteOh my gosh. . . I LOVE this project! I have a plain bike basket on my cruiser right now. I love the idea of painting it. Kudos on figuring out that tank tops with slight modification work as basket liners. That's creative genius, my friend!:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura. Can't wait to hit 2nd ave at the Jersey Shore in Avalon:)
DeleteSo adorable. I love that you used clothes to make the liner. I also love that the clerk at the bike store was going to use a basket on a small bike for a card receptacle. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! I've been looking to make a basket liner/ basket bag for my new bike too! This is just the thing! I'm thinking, maybe I can add a drawstring to the top elastic too if I fold it over? So that I can shut it as well. Hmmm...ideas whirring! Thanks for the inspiration! :-)
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Love that idea!!!! Go for it:) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteSew clever! Thanks for linking to the Craftastic Monday party at Sew Can Do - you've been featured this week so be sure to grab a Featured On button:)
ReplyDeleteSweet! Thanks for that and love your party:)
DeleteLove this! What a great use of some old clothes. Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! I'm your newest bloglovin' follower!
ReplyDeleteCorey from www.tinysidekick.com
Awesome, thanks Corey!
Deletegreat idea!Well done!
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Awe, thanks so much! Have a great day:)
DeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteClever and cute! I like the blue fabric with the stars! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that!! I have to get a basket for my new bike!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
Hello, thanks. My bike photo is at the bottom of the post! It's great weather now to ride. Except rain for a couple days here:(
DeleteHow cute is that! I have to get a basket for my new bike!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
Can't wait to get out riding! Thank you and thanks for stopping by:)
DeleteWhat a great idea. Love it!
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Thank you! Happy trails:)
DeleteThank you! And thanks for popping over:)
ReplyDeleteGood idea! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
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